Mother's Day with Nonku Williams: celebrations, lessons, and a dash of reality TV glam
Ahead of yesterday's inaugural One Mom, Every Role event in the Mother City, 'The Real Housewives of Durban' star Nonku Williams answered a few Mother's Day questions.
She was a guest speaker alongside TV and radio personality Penny Lebyane, entrepreneur and reality TV star Rushda Moosajee as well as content creator and entrepreneur Thobeka Majozi.
The event celebrated the multiple roles these women fulfil within their families, acting as providers, protectors, nurturers, and navigators.
Below, the single mother of three, who recently penned her biography 'Unapologetically Me", opened up about what her plans are for today.
Who will you be celebrating Mother's Day with this year, and what will you be doing?
I'll be celebrating with my children and close family. It's always special to spend the day surrounded by love and laughter, enjoying a relaxed lunch together.
What are the most important life lessons your mother, Niniza Ngcobo, popularly known as The Queen on the reality show, taught you?
She taught me the value of resilience and faith. No matter what life throws at you, staying grounded and trusting God's plan is key.
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